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  • Inside Scoop: Fall events galore like Sketchbook Brewing’s Oktoberfest, Rosetoberfest, Pumpkin Palooza, Chicago Gourmet, Ace Hardware’s Harvest Fest, Spirits of Park Ridge, Trunk or Treat and more

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  • Park Ridge Insider
    By Trent Modglin
    December 4, 2024
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    Park Ridge Insider Dania Garcia on the beautiful Anderson Japanese Gardens, the sandwich de Milanese at Don Juan’s, escaping to Lake Geneva and the welcoming vibes at Harp & Fiddle

    Anderson Japanese Gardens What you do for a living: I am a full-time server at Harp & Fiddle in Uptown Park Ridge. It’s a lot of fun, I get to meet a lot of great people, and it keeps me out of trouble. How long you’ve lived here: I lived in Park Ridge for two ...
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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    November 19, 2024
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    Food frenzy: We ordered some of the area’s exciting new dishes and classic menu staples — just to make your stomach growl

    Photo: Café Touché By Trent Modglin Brennan’s New Orleans eggs at Café Touché This French bistro is one of the best spots for brunch anywhere around. Bar none. And one of our favorite mainstay dishes on the weekend menu is Brennan’s New Orleans eggs. Why? Well, let us count the ways. In short, it’s poached ...
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  • Good Eats
    By Trent Modglin
    October 7, 2024
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    Good eats at Don Juan’s Cantina: Thanks to a family-friendly vibe, authentic Mexican food and margaritas, and generations of loyal customers, this former Edison Park staple has definitely found a home in Park Ridge

    Don Juan’s Cantina 650 N. Northwest Highway in Park Ridge DJsCantina.com
 (847) 430-3535 History in short Maria Concannon, who opened Don Juan’s in Edison Park back in 1982, was a visionary of sorts, widely credited for bringing authentic Mexican food to the area. “She’s educated so many people about Mexican food and culture,” co-owner Jake ...
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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    October 2, 2024
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    Did you know: Beautifully New Med Spa adds online store, Home Comfort’s seasonal deals, Tavern on the Point’s $15 lunch special, MPowered Orthodontics’ free consultations and more

    Some helpful info you may not have realized about a handful of local businesses Beautifully New Med Spa launched a new online store At Beautifully New, their medical-grade skincare assortment is uniquely curated to address the specific skincare goals of each patient. And in September, they brought this impressive assortment online, offering patients free shipping ...
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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    July 7, 2024
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    Light bites for patio season: We researched several local dishes that are ideal for outdoor dining this summer

    Howard Street Inn 6700 W. Howard Street in Niles
 HowardStreetInn.com To say the team at this lively sports-themed bar and restaurant has the experience to handle a busy summer crowd would be an understatement. Ken Hoffman, owner for 22 years, and partner Jeremy Naselli run this finely-tuned operation with managers Beckie Ebert and Kailey Kierys, ...
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  • Recommendations
    By Trent Modglin
    May 5, 2024
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    Local recommendations include A Windy City Garages and Doors, Beautifully New Med Spa, Café Touché, Anthony Valentino Salon, Gene & Georgetti, Bead World and more

    A Windy City Garages and Doors are the best contractors ever! The project: tear down of an existing two-car garage and replace it with a new slab and a larger, nicer two-car garage with connecting art studio. Vince and Joe were amazing to work with. The garage/studio was on time, high quality to the last ...
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  • General Features
    By Trent Modglin
    April 10, 2024
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    Sweet tooth satisfaction: We went on the hunt for some of the most popular desserts in the area, and loved every minute of it

    By Trent Modglin Tavern on the Point’s chocolate chip bread pudding and creme brûlée 6724 N. Northwest Highway in Edison Park TavernOnThePoint.com The difference in this Edison Park favorite’s version of bread pudding, according to sous chef Teresa Castillo, is that the brioche bun is soft and airy — thanks to a base of heavy ...
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  • Around Town
    By Trent Modglin
    March 7, 2024
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    Inside Scoop: Park Ridge Restaurant Week runs through March 10, Rita’s offers free Italian ice March 19, Fat Rosie’s opening in Rosemont, lunch special at Tavern on the Point and more

    Pennyville Station Park Ridge Restaurant Week celebrates the city’s thriving food scene March 1-10 Park Ridge Restaurant Week is underway! As the creation of Mayor Marty Maloney and the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce, Park Ridge Restaurant Week runs March 1-10 and includes specialty prix-fixe menus and specials at nearly 20 participating restaurants, including Harp ...
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If you look up at the sky today, you’ll know that If you look up at the sky today, you’ll know that golf season is far from over. Come out and support the @mainesouthparentsscholarclub at their annual golf outing Oct. 17. Form your team or a come solo... either way, it’s guaranteed to be a great time for a great cause. Visit MSParentsScholarshipClub.org for morr info and registration
We’re just one day away from the first annual Pump We’re just one day away from the first annual Pumpkin Palooza from the @parkridgechamber 

The Real Park Ridge magazine will be helping serve up cocktails, wine and beer in the drink tent, so swing by to say hi. Lots of live music, local food, and fun for the kiddos too. All of it’s happening in the Park Ridge Farmers Market / Park Ridge Market after Dark space. See you Saturday!
Another enjoyable wine dinner at @theharpandfiddle Another enjoyable wine dinner at @theharpandfiddle this time benefiting the @parkridgechamber
The critically acclaimed “Adolescent Salvation” mu The critically acclaimed “Adolescent Salvation” must close Oct. 3 at @theaterwit on Chicago’s north side. Grab tickets this week to see what our very own Joseph Calderon called “Sharp, surprising, captivating and disturbing, this sleepover gone wrong captures the messy contradictions of teenage life”

Read the review at therealparkridge.com
From our big fall issue out now... Park Ridge Ins From our big fall issue out now...

Park Ridge Insider Peter Volpe on nature-friendly walks through the @chicagobotanic Garden … enjoying some great Italian at @donnygristorante and @tufanosrestaurant … browsing the unique items at @raffiagifts @edie.boutique and @aroundtheworldcigars … and escaping to @eagleridgeresort in Galena

Read the spotlight now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Talk about some stellar football specials at the @ Talk about some stellar football specials at the @the_beacon_tap in Des Plaines... now 4 days a week (including tonight for the Bears-Eagles game). Patio still open to soak up the last of this fantastic weather too.
A fun and festive Saturday (today, Sept. 26) is li A fun and festive Saturday (today, Sept. 26) is lined up from 12-6 p.m. in Rosemont’s @parkwaybankpark 

Expect live authentic music from Paloma, German dancing by the Society of Danube Swabians Youth Group, plenty of fun competitions, and even live wood carving. The star of the show, however, might just be the @crustbrewing Crustoberfest, their signature Oktoberfest brew.

The Parkway Bank Park venues will be selling food and drinks, dishing up their own fun twist on German cuisine (as well as some of their regular favorites). There will be picnic tables set up, but feel free to bring your own chairs or blankets. Parking for Rosetoberfest is available at the Parkway Bank Park parking garage and is free with validation from any of the park’s venues. 

Read more about this and other fun fall events in our Inside Scoop section at TheRealParkRidge.com
From our big new fall issue... From the steak fri From our big new fall issue...

From the steak frites at @cafe.touche and wild mushroom sacchetti at @fireandwinege to the mixed grill at the new @mazigreektaverna — and much more — we asked local chefs and restaurant owners for their favorite dishes that are perfect for fall 

Read the feature article now at TheRealParkRidge.com
"We have used @jumpguypartyrentals (aka FunInChica "We have used @jumpguypartyrentals (aka FunInChicago.com ) for multiple birthday parties at our home, and the whole process is a breeze from start to finish. They are communicative, have fair prices, set you up for success, and have a great variety of products."

Read more great local recommendations from a recent issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Get ready for the first annual Pumpkin Palooza fro Get ready for the first annual Pumpkin Palooza from the @parkridgechamber on Saturday, Oct. 3 — we're talking food, drinks, artisans, live music, an engaging kid zone, and more. So much fall fun packed into one day that you won't want to miss it.
The Local Recommendations section from our recent The Local Recommendations section from our recent issue include @thalaivasindiankitchen @jumpguypartyrentals @windycityappliancerepair @pazziwoodfire @raffiagifts @thelivenroom_eventvenue in Niles, @puttshack in Skokie, US Cleaners and more 

Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
From our big new fall issue... From the bone-in s From our big new fall issue...

From the bone-in short rib at @tavernpointchi and jambalaya at @theharpandfiddle to the Spanakopita Benedict at @eliacafe_ and carne asada at @donjuanscantina and more, we asked local chefs and restaurant owners for their favorite dishes that are perfect for fall 

Read the feature now at TheRealParkRidge.com
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